According to Richard A. Cloward and Lloyd E. Ohlin, delinquent youth subcultures emerge where the chances of legitimately achieving success are low.

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Cloward and Ohlin's theory of delinquent youth subcultures, known as the opportunity theory, argues that when young people are unable to achieve success through legitimate means such as education and employment, they may turn to illegal activities and form subcultures that prioritize deviance and delinquency.